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Pune petrol pumps will open from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm amid coronavirus threat from Mar 21

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 21 (ANI): All petrol pumps in Pune will open from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm from March 21 to 31 amid coronavirus threat. Pune Petrol Dealers' Association has requested masses in large number to remain at their places if petrol or diesel is not necessarily required by the locals. While speaking to ANI, the Vice President of Pune Petrol Dealers' Association, Sagar Rukari said, "Petrol pumps in Pune will be open from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm. We have requested masses in large numbers to remain at their places if petrol or diesel is not necessarily required by them."

Number of positive coronavirus cases rise to 236 in India: ICMR

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): The number of positive coronavirus cases in the country rose to 236, Indian Council of Medical Research said on March 20. 5 deaths have been reported so far in India due to COVID-19. A day after his address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the threat of the pandemic is common for all states and underscored the need for Centre and all States to work together. While addressing the nation on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to follow 'Janata Curfew' from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

COVID-19 outbreak: Balaji Temple closed for devotees in Tirumala

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 21 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus, Balaji Temple closed for devotees in Tirumala. The temple will be closed for a week with an immediate effect. The step has been taken to avoid mass gathering and to avoid coronavirus from spreading. A total of 236 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered so far in India.

Stress can trigger to second heart attack

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): A new study has thrown light on how stress and mental pressure can trigger a second heart attack in patients. We all have stress in our lives--whether it's due to financial woes, work pressures, relationship issues, illness or even natural disasters or health crisis like the emerging coronavirus. For some people who survive a heart attack, it seems mental stress--as opposed to physical stress--may be a stronger predictor of a repeat heart attack or dying from heart disease, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Together with World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC). Traditional stress tests, in which someone exercises on a treadmill or takes a medicine that makes the heart beat faster and harder as if the person was actually exercising, have long been used to check blood flow to the heart and gauge the risk of heart problems. Overall, mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia occurred in 16% of patien

YouTube launches COVID-19 news shelf for authoritative content

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): As COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nations and economies, tech companies in the information business are doing their bit to ensure people receive trusted information and YouTube is the latest to announce its new measures. The official YouTube Insider account tweeted that it is launching a COVID-19 news shelf on its homepage in 16 countries to give users access to authoritative content. The dedicated section will be expanded to more countries as well. It is unclear which all countries the feature has been extended. At the time of writing, the feature does not appear to be enabled for Indian users.

Thiruvananthapuram railway station deserted as Kerala takes cautious steps to fight coronavirus

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 21 (ANI): The railway station in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram has been deserted due to cancellation of several trains. The trains have been cancelled across India amid coronavirus threat. Indian Railways on March 20 announced that all passenger trains will remain cancelled on March 22 in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for a 'Janata Curfew'. All passenger trains originating between midnight of March 21-22 shall not be run. However, the passenger train services already on run at 07:00 hours on the day will be allowed to run to the destinations. Divisions should keep a watch and trains which are empty could be short terminated if required.

Police registers FIR for opening school despite govt's order in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 21 (ANI): An FIR has been registered against a school's administration in Punjab's Ludhiana on March 20. FIR was registered for opening the school despite government's order to shut all educational institutions. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the number of positive coronavirus cases in India rose to 236. There have been five deaths in the country due to coronavirus so far as per information given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

COVID-19 outbreak: Sanjay Singh isolates himself for 14 days

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): After information of singer Kanika Kapoor being coronavirus positive came out, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh informed that he is isolating himself for 14 days. In a video, Sanjay Singh said, "After the information about singer Kanika Kapoor and BJP MP Dushyant Singh came out, TMC MP Derek O'Brien is keeping himself in self-isolation for 14 days. As a precautionary step, I am also isolating myself for 14 days. I am taking this decision in keeping in view of others safety."

COVID-19 outbreak: Provision, medical stores will be open, says Surat Collector

Surat (Gujarat), Mar 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Gujarat's Surat on March 20, the Collector of Surat, Dr Dhavalkumar Patel spoke on coronavirus. He said, "If you get any message on the social media platform, you should first check it before forwarding rumours to someone else." "Provision, grocery and medical stores will be open as usual," Surat Collector added.

Public transport, parks will be shut to support 'Janata Curfew' on Mar 22: Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mar 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on March 20, the Municipal Commissioner of Ahmedabad, Vijay Nehra spoke on coronavirus. He said, "On Sunday (March 22) all public transport facilities will be shut by Amdavad Municipal Corporation to support initiative of 'Janata Curfew'. Parks and gardens will also be closed during this initiative."

AAI takes preventive measures at Chandigarh Airport to contain spread of COVID-19

Mohali (Punjab), Mar 21 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus in India, Airport Authority of India has taken various preventive measures at Chandigarh International Airport. They have taken several measures to contain the spread of the virus at the airport. Employees have been instructed to check thermal scanning of every passenger. Workers at the airport are actively sanitising the airport. There has been designated medical help desk to provide assistance. AAI has also installed standees and displayed helpline numbers everywhere at the airport to spread the awareness. Cleanliness has been taken care of at the airport. Centre and state governments are taking every measure to contain the spreading of the dreadful virus.

COVID-19 outbreak: Commissionerate working with district administration, says Lucknow CP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 21 (ANI): While speaking to media in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on March 20, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in Commissionerate Lucknow, Sujeet Pandey spoke on coronavirus. He said, "We have made 14 teams in commissionerate of Lucknow each comprising of 10 members." "We are working with district administration and addressing all the issues and also attending to them promptly," Lucknow CP added.

COVID-19 outbreak: Rajkot Gold Dealers Association shuts down their shops till Mar 24

Rajkot (Gujarat), Mar 21 (ANI): Due to growing cases and fear of novel coronavirus disease in India, the Rajkot Gold Dealers Association has decided to shut down their shops till March 24. The step has been taken to stop mass gatherings and to contain the virus from spreading. A total of 5 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in Gujarat as of now. A total of 236 positive coronavirus cases have been reported so far in India.

8 dead, 11 injured in an explosion at fireworks factory in TN's Virudhunagar

Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Mar 21 (ANI): Around eight persons died in an explosion in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on March 20. The incident took place at a fireworks factory. Around 11 persons were also injured during the explosion. More details are awaited and further probe is underway in this regard.

Govt to soon announce steps to soften economic impact of coronavirus: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, mar 20(ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 20 said that she had meetings with multiple ministries including Civil Aviation and Tourism and Animal Husbandry to announce stimulus packages to reduce the impact of shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak. She said that the economic task force, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to nation on March 19, has not been constituted yet. "The compilation of the data from the meetings is going on, will update soon," added the Finance Minister.

COVID-19: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren attends all state CMs meeting with PM

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 20(ANI): In wake of Coronavirus haunting the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 20 held a meeting with Chief Ministers of all the states and union territories via video conference. During the meeting he listened to the steps being taken by the respective state governments to contain COVID-19. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren also attended the meeting from Ranchi. After the meeting, he addressed the media persons and said that the Prime Minister listened to the steps being taken by his state to control the spread of COVID-19. The country is dealing with 2nd stage of the dreadful COVID-19 and is fighting to not to go to 3rd stage which is community transmission of the virus.

Fake hand sanitisers worth Rs 56 lakh seized in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Mar 20 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 haunting the world and people are bound to use hand sanitisers and soaps, the demand of sanitisers has rocketed drastically in India also. Due to which some people started making fake sanitisers and played with lives of the people. Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Central Crime Branch's (CCB) Bangalore on March 20 seized fake hand sanitisers worth Rs 56 lakh during raids at two factories in Bengaluru. Two accused have also been taken into custody and a case has been registered.

LS Speaker Om Birla inspects Parliament building in wake of coronavirus outbreak

New Delhi, Mar 19(ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla inspected the Parliament building on March 20 in wake of coronavirus outbreak. He said, "It's my responsibility to ensure that Parliament is clean and proper precautions are undertaken to avoid the spread."

Sensex jumps 1,628 points led by rally in FMCG, IT stocks

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices broke four days of losing streak and ended 5.7 per cent higher on Friday on global cues as policymakers swung into action to minimise the human and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 1,628 points or 5.75 per cent higher at 29,916 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 482 points or 5.83 per cent to 8,745. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty FMCG up by 8.7 per cent, IT by 8.5 per cent, metal by 7.6 per cent and pharma by 4 per cent. Among stocks, Bharti Infratel was up by 22.6 per cent to Rs 152.10 per share while ONGC jumped by 17.9 per cent and GAIL by 16.3 per cent.

People will now be scared to commit crime against women: Hema Malini on Nirbhaya convicts' hanging

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini on March 20 reacted on the hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts in Tihar Jail. Expressing her satisfaction over the execution of the convicts, she said that the execution of the convicts in Nirbhaya case took time but it finally happened which is a good thing. "Women across the country are very happy with this development. I believe, from now onwards people will be scared to commit any crime against women," she said. The four death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case were hanged in Tihar jail early morning on Friday.